Respiratory Therapy Educator

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT is seeking a Respiratory Educator to lead orientation, competency, and in-service programs, and to implement evidence-based education across the respiratory care team. You will develop innovative learning approaches, train staff on new equipment, and mentor colleagues to support professional growth.

The role may include routine staff RT duties during low education periods.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field is required.
• NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• Minimum of five years in all aspects of respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Develops innovative learning approaches for orientation, competency, and in-service programs.
• Create and implement continuing education based on needs assessment.
• Provide education/training on all new equipment and validates staff on use.
• Participate in development of respiratory policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with education specialists for organizational needs and support.
• Mentor team members to support professional growth and development.
• During times of no scheduled education, may perform normal duties as a staff RT.

Skills

RRT certification

Teaching experience

Project management

Respiratory care experience

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Educator (RE) utilizes innovation, flexible solutions, evidence-based practice, and effective operations for establishing an environment that transforms professional growth, role competence, and proficiency in team members specialty.

What you will do

• Develops innovative learning approaches for coordination, facilitation, conduction, and evaluation of orientation, competency, and in-service programs
• Create and implement continuing education based on needs assessment
• Provide education/training on all new equipment and validates each staff member on use
• Participate in the development of specialty and generic Respiratory policies/procedures
• Collaborate with hospital-based education specialist for organizational needs and support
• Mentor team members to focus on professional growth and development
• During times of no scheduled education and training or as operational needs requires, The RT educator may perform normal duties as a staff RT

Minimum Qualifications

• A ssociate's degree in respiratory therapy program and Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in all aspects of Respiratory Care
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required
• Demonstrated project management experience required

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hrs M-F days
• Excellent benefits - starting day 1!

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospitaliscommitted to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.